Full-time jobs for the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector in east midlands
This exciting new role will fulfil a key function for CCT, as we enter a new five-year strategy. One of the main themes of this strategy is creativity - supporting creative new uses for our sites. To do so effectively will require the post-holder to lead a team charged with building on the success of our Regeneration and Enterprise activities, of recent years, and ensuring the learning from these is applied in the development of future initiatives and partnerships. With hundreds of churches and almost as many creative and enterprising ideas, the job of scrutinising these and working out how we can identify and support the most promising is a challenging and exciting task.
We are looking for a confident and credible leader, with the ability to inspire trust and work collaboratively to bring a strong commercial focus to the Trust’s work, ensuring that initiatives and partnerships are robustly and effectively developed and managed. You will be working closely with colleagues across the Trust to help embed an enterprising culture where ideas are encouraged and their viability assessed openly, robustly, and collaboratively.
The role will support the delivery of existing Regeneration and Enterprise initiatives and partnerships across our estate, in addition to supporting new initiatives and partnership opportunities that we implement. You will lead our internal processes and reporting, to identify and scrutinise the most promising of these opportunities, identified by the wider team. You will bring your expertise, and the resources of your team, to bear in assisting in the development, scrutiny and delivery of these, reviewing and monitoring their commercial performance.
This role will play a key role in capitalising on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects which have addressed some of our most pressing conservation needs, had wide-ranging wider impacts, and developed new operating models for some of the churches in our care. In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships, including for example those involved in the Van Gogh Immersive Experience, at our church at All Saint’s (Leicester).
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application.
You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 3rd June 2025.
There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage taking place in TBC on 10th June 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
The second stage will take place week commencing 16th June 2025 and will be held in London.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?
Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy, driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.
Salary £50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 3% employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable
About Wentworth Woodhouse
In the heart of South Yorkshire, a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political, social and economic powerhouse, today it is being brought back to life as a cultural, creative and community-driven hub.
Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime, Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.
About the role
We’re looking for a commercially-minded leader to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities, including:
- Hospitality and catering (on-site cafes, afternoon tea, events catering)
- Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
- Weddings, corporate and charity events
- Location hire for film and TV productions
- Visitor experience and front-of-house operations
You'll lead the development of a dynamic, mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values, enhances visitor experience, and supports the organisation’s charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark, working for a nationally significant heritage site.
Who we’re looking for
You’re an experienced commercial leader from the hospitality, catering or retail sectors, with a proven ability to grow income, manage multiple revenue streams, and lead high-performing teams.
In your toolkit, you’ll also have:
- Strong business planning and budgeting skills
- Confidence in negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
- Person-centred approach to leadership, customer service and collaboration
- Track-record of innovating income generation from trading activity
- Ability to work strategically and lead operationally
- Continuous improvement mindset, striving to achieve operational excellence
Experience in heritage, culture, or the third sector is welcome but not essential – what matters most is your ability to bring energy, drive and commercial excellence to a purpose-led organisation.
To Apply
We’d love to hear from you – please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: Thursday 5th June
Interviews dates will be confirmed soon
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with
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£44,000 (5 days per wk) or 3 to 4 days per week (pro rata) -we're flexible, state your preference! 33 days annual leave.
You will lead all fundraising activities and oversee communication and marketing activities. You will work alongside the CEO, Trustees and more
If you have all or most of these, please apply:
Fundraising experience with trusts and foundations and/or ACE including the successful delivery of large (>£500k multi-year) applications
Experience of working with trustees to make use of their expertise and contacts
Track record of meeting fundraising targets in the charitable sector and an understanding of the relevant legislative and ethics frameworks within which we work
Experience of budget management, milestone monitoring and evaluation for grant reporting Ability to identify strengths, listen to organisation priorities, and proactively seek out funding opportunities
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines Energy and enthusiasm to develop a role in a small, evolving team
Understanding of and commitment to the Old Fire Station’s aims and values
A willingness to take part in the day-to-day operations of the organisation to best support your colleagues when needed
Experience of qualitative monitoring and evaluation processes and a commitment to meaningful measurement
Experience of working in the arts and/or social impact
Experience of working on community arts or community development projects
Interest in creativity and the arts
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing 3 organisations: charity Crisis, Arts at the Old Fire Station& Damascus Rose Kitchen
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you lead a bold new chapter in fundraising for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?
Wentworth Woodhouse is ready for a talented and visionary Head of Relationships to craft a compelling case for support, capturing its unique blend of culture, connection and community.
Salary £50k FTE
Location Hybrid, between Wentworth Woodhouse (ideally 3 days) and home
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 3% employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable
We're looking for a talented, entrepreneurial fundraising leader to join the ambitious team at Wentworth Woodhouse, working on what is arguably one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of our generation. With momentum building and the potential for transformational fundraising, this is a pivotal role in the senior leadership team.
It's a brand-new opportunity, designed to unlock the next phase of income generation and build lasting partnerships to support the mission to protect, preserve and celebrate history and heritage.
About the role
This is your chance to lead from the front, building a culture of philanthropy and forging strong, strategic relationships across all income streams. With a capital programme already underway, the focus is now on creating a compelling, revenue-led fundraising strategy that supports long-term sustainability.
You'll nurture a dynamic portfolio of prospects, donors and partners, with a sharp eye for identifying and converting new opportunities. Whether it's securing high-value support from corporate partners, trusts or high-net-worth individuals, or boosting local engagement and community giving, relationships will fuel everything you do.
This is a role for a strategist and a storyteller: someone who sees the big picture, while delivering on the day-to-day. Working closely with the CEO, you'll shape partnerships, pitch new ideas, and lead on sponsorships and campaigns.
You'll also be a key representative externally, building trust with stakeholders and inspiring their investment in the future.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for creativity, confidence and a values-led approach to relationships. You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on experience, with the credibility and influence to inspire trust and support.
Ideally, we'd love to see evidence of this in your profile:
- A track record in corporate fundraising, sponsorship or strategic relationship management
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising or business development strategies
- Ability to influence and inspire, confident presenting to senior stakeholders
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach to identifying and converting new opportunities
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with a warm, professional approach
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams and with senior stakeholders
You'll be joining a passionate and driven team, with the support to thrive and the freedom to lead.
To Apply
We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: Friday 23rd May
Interviews dates will be confirmed soon
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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As Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting Nottingham Contemporary's ambitious development strategy to increase income, in collaboration with the Senior Development Manager who holds the overall responsibility for targets and strategy. Ensuring excellent stewardship of all supporters and a strong pipeline of donors and funders will be essential.
You will work with the Senior Development Manager to lead on and maximise income from trusts and foundations in particular, in support of Nottingham Contemporary’s core programme.
Main Accountabilities
- Hold oversight of the trust and foundation pipelines and work collaboratively with the Senior Development Manager, Director and programmers to develop and align cultivation strategies and asks
- Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for trusts and foundations
- Research and lead on writing compelling applications with strong cases for support to trusts and foundations to secure grants in support of the organisation’s goals
- Prepare timely project report templates and reports on the outcomes of donor and funder support
- Support the Senior Development Manager with ongoing prospect research
- Lead on the identification and cultivation of appropriate corporate sponsors, devising carefully tailored and convincing proposals to secure additional funding
- Support with the delivery of a creative programme of cultivation and stewardship events for donors, funders and prospects
- Represent Nottingham Contemporary at internal and external private views, previews, meetings and events
The Person
We're looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to write compelling cases for support. The ideal candidate will be innovative, pro-active and able to adapt easily as a creative problem-solver. A team player, you'll relish working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
You’ll have a track record in fundraising or relationship management in the not for profit, cultural or other relevant sectors, in particular with trusts and foundations. You’ll have the ability to manage a busy workload to meet agreed deadlines, and your excellent organisational and project management skills will come in handy when organising a range of cultivation and stewardship events for donors, funders and prospects.
We understand the benefit of transferable skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet all of the criteria but are interested in the role, we would still like to hear from you.
Details
Hours: 35 hours per week (some ad hoc evening and weekend work may be required). Other working patterns, including part-time, will also be considered.
Salary: £28,560 - £32,000 dependant on experience
Term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - Nottingham Contemporary office and home
Responsible to: Senior Development Manager
If you would like to know more about this role, our team and the organisation, we will be holding an informal online information session on Mon 19 May at 1.30pm. Please visit our website to learn more. Alternatively, you are also welcome to request an informal chat with our Development team to find out more. These informal sessions do not form part of the selection process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The Development Director will lead our fundraising strategy, building the relationships and resources that power our bold, nationally-reaching work.
As Development Director, you will work closely with the joint CEOs (Holly and Lisa) to deliver Headlong’s fundraising strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop the role and will be responsible for raising the funds to support Headlong’s mission and vision over the long-term.
You will lead on prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing and delivering fundraising events. You will set a fundraising culture with the Board and wider staff, advocating for the power of fundraising to push Headlong into its next chapter.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and will take an active role in the organisation and as an ambassador for Headlong in different contexts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working as part of the Development Team, to plan and execute effective fundraising strategies for Derby Theatre. The role will have a particular focus on copywriting for trusts and foundations, cultivating donor relationships and coordinating and developing Derby Theatres’ Friends scheme. The Development Officer will also deputise for the Head of Development as required.
Key responsibilities
Trusts and Foundations
· Conduct research into possible funding streams for funding priorities.
· Assist in the production of funding reports for existing supporters.
· Update the reporting schedule, to include deadlines.
· Draft applications for small grants (under £15,000) and support the Head of Development in making applications for large grants.
· Assist the Head of Development in creating proposal templates for all key projects.
Individual Giving, including Friends Scheme
· Work closely with the Head of Development to develop and manage the individual giving strategy, including legacy fundraising, to ensure retention and growth.
· Coordinate and administer the Derby Theatre Friends Scheme including payments and renewals alongside the marketing and box office team.
· Work closely with the marketing team to oversee all Friends communications, including scheduling and writing content.
· Take responsibility for stewarding relationships with donors and Friends including arranging meetings and supporter events throughout the year.
· Work with the Box Office team to oversee and grow Point of Sale (POS) donations and Gift Aid sign up, working to achieve targets set and reporting progress to the Head of Development.
Corporate Giving
· Work with the Head of Development to implement the Corporate Giving strategy to include researching and identifying new corporate prospects. Attend networking events to build relationships and take responsibility for cultivating prospects, developing relevant proposals and key messaging and overseeing the administration relating to corporate supporters.
Development Events
- Organise, manage and attend supporters’ evenings including liaising with front of house and catering staff, and managing the guest list.
Administration
· Support the development and executive teams by preparing briefing notes, and research profiles for the fundraising activity.
· Assist the Head of Development in keeping the team informed with any legislation or trends development within fundraising.
· Maintain accurate records on Spektrix and the shared drive, as well as keeping efficient paper files and audit trails where appropriate and make sure financial data is accurate and funds are received timely.
· Liaise with all teams to ensure that project information and budgets are up to date.
· Update the website and printed materials with the relevant fundraising information and credits.
· Support on the collation of data for applications and reports, including Arts Council England reporting.
General
· To actively support and promote Derby Theatre’s Learning Theatre model, including a commitment to engage with the University of Derby’s Theatre-related higher education provision; to contribute to learning opportunities such as work experience, placements, and the theatre’s role as a learning environment.
· To keep up to date with developments in the industry as they relate to your role, and to contribute to the overall development of the department and organisation.
· To take an active role in the team and staff as a whole, and to attend team, departmental or cross-organisation meetings as required.
· To ensure that Derby Theatre’s policies, procedures and values are observed in every area of the department’s work.
· To act always in the best interests of Derby Theatre, always protecting intellectual property and confidential information.
· To carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post.
· We expect all Derby Theatre staff to work in a flexible manner to effectively deliver their role and in line with the values and mission of the company, including the Learning Theatre model, Equality and Diversity, and Sustainability.
· The job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the department and the organisation.
To read the full job description, person specification and for how to apply, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Oxford Playhouse is one of the country’s leading regional theatres and the only not-for-profit mid-scale venue in Oxfordshire. The theatre is at the heart of cultural life in the city and region, with a wonderfully rich heritage of live performance, drama, dance, music and comedy. It also produces mid-scale and studio productions, including a hugely popular pantomime which plays to audiences of over 40,000 each year.
As well as being a home for inspirational performance, The Playhouse is an active charity with artistic, social and educational aims. Through its Open House programme, a dynamic and wide-ranging outreach project, The Playhouse opens access for theatregoing and creative learning opportunities for thousands of people every year. It works closely with schools across the county to support literacy, distributes 2,500 free tickets to community groups, and works with partners including Age UK to deliver inclusive programmes for older people.
The Playhouse is immensely grateful to all those who support the organisation - its core funders Arts Council England, University of Oxford, St John’s College Oxford, and Oxford City Council - as well as many charitable trusts, foundations, businesses, individuals and audience members. This support underpins the work of Oxford Playhouse in presenting and producing world-class theatre on our stages; offering inspiring creative opportunities to young people and the next generation of artists; and enriching people’s lives and communities through the arts.
Oxford Playhouse is looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for the cultural sector, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations to join the organisation as its Development Director. If you are an experienced fundraiser who can drive positive change, we’d love to receive your application.
Working closely with our newly strengthened governance team, and the Artistic Director and CEO Mike Tweddle (appointed 2023) and Executive Director Marianne Jacques, this is an exciting time to be joining The Playhouse, helping to shape the development strategy for the organisation, lead our fundraising plans around a capital project to make our building fully accessible and welcoming to all.
For full details visit Oxford Playhouse website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.